Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Any excuse to stuff any kind of veggie with taco flavors and I'll take it! Welcome to the taco loving party! Today, I present taco stuffed zucchini boats!!!! Flavorful turkey taco filling with corn, olives, and salsa, and topped with cheese baked into these beautiful zucchini boats that are tender but still a little crunchy! You're only 40 minutes away from one awesome dinner! What I love about these taco stuffed zucchini boats is that they prove that you don't have to eat a salad or a plate … [Read more...]

The Best Instant Pot Chili

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Hi, are you ready to cozy up to a hearty, warming bowl of instant pot chili? Because IMO it's not fall without a some chili that's slightly spicy, just enough to warm you up, and packed with ground beef, red kidney beans, tomatoes, and crunchy veggies. Comfort food to the max!!! One of the first recipes I shared on the blog was a recipe for my Grandma's Chili. Growing up her chili was the only kind I would eat. As an adult, I still think it's the best chili I've ever had. No crazy … [Read more...]

Fall Cobb Salad with Butternut Squash

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It's official I've shifted my recipes from end-of-summer to beginning-of-fall. Bring on the pumpkin spiced recipes! Bring on the apples! Bring on all the orange and red hues! We're ready for you!!! Do you have your fave cozy sweater on? I busted out mine today because it's 60 degrees and breezy. I'm confused, yesterday it was 90 degrees and sunny!! WHAT?! Weather is strange this time of year in the Midwest, it can be back and forth for a while. You gotta keep both your tank tops and your … [Read more...]

Mushroom Cauliflower Risotto with Crispy Tofu

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AND FRIED SAGE LEAVES!!! Yes, those dark leaves sprinkled on top are sage leaves that have been fried in butter until they're crispy and melt-in-your-mouth good! Sorry to yell at you first thing in the post but I didn't want you to miss the fact that this recipe includes crispy sage leaves. Have you tried them?! Oh man, they're sooo amazing! It's my favorite thing to work into a fall inspired recipe.  Oh, and that butter that has been infused with the sage is poured right into … [Read more...]

14 Back to School Recipes (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

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Back to school season is officially upon us. Parents, students, and teachers need some easy and quick recipes that they can rely on for this busy transition. And that is exactly what we have for you today: 14 back to school recipes (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)!!!! Ya know, in case you somehow missed the bold text in the picture above lol! I have organized this list into Breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes to make life easier for you! For the breakfast recipes I know how hectic … [Read more...]

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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As I write this post today it's cold and rainy and a hint of fall is in the air.  I'm so not ready yet. I love fall but I always want to hold on to long, hot summer days until September 22nd tyvm!!!! Who else is with me?! It's still August, so I know there are some beautiful hot sunny days left before fall is truly upon us. Let's just pretend that it's one of those days right now, and maybe by Monday (when this post goes live) it will be a beautiful hot August day and we can enjoy this … [Read more...]

1 Pan Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Zucchini (30 Minutes)

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Happy back to school season!!! We currently don't have any students (or teachers) in our house but we live right across the street from a middle school. I am very aware when school is back in session because middle school kids are very LOUD!!! Since I work from home I hear them and see them every time they are outside. Also, they are messy. We have so much trash in our yard from kids walking home during the school year. PSA to middle school kids out there,  please use a trash can, … [Read more...]

Chicken Fajita Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

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guys. guys. YOU GUYS!!! There is a fajita on top of a salad! Chicken, sauteed onions and peppers, avocado, black beans - all the goods! That's what's happening right now!!! I can barely handle it! And it's topped with the most delicious cilantro vinaigrette! Be still my heart. I have always loved Mexican food, authentic or not, it's my jam. After traveling to San Antonio, Arizona, and most recently Cozumel for a day my taste buds for good Mexican food has really developed into … [Read more...]

Berry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Berry spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette and maple candied pecans and honey goat cheese!!! Yes, I would say that is the ultimate summer salad! Fresh berries, guys, I went all out - blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries + a homemade raspberry vinaigrette! But, you can do any combo of berries you like. Cherries would be divine! I also think peaches would be really good with that raspberry vinaigrette! Honestly, you can't go wrong! Isn't summer the best? Give me all of the … [Read more...]

Chicken Caprese Skewers with 2 Sauces

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Is there anything better combo than a caprese salad?! Maybe not, but there is a fun new way to enjoy it and present it - on skewers!!! With marinated grilled chicken and two sauces!!! Yes, my friends caprese salad on a skewer! Perfect for pool parties, BBQ's or just when you want to taste summer! Chicken caprese skewers could be the appetizer or the main course, either way you and everyone  else will LOVE them! I bet you're gripping the edge of your seat waiting to find out what the two sauces … [Read more...]